Honey Feta Sweet Potato Crostini (Print Version)

Roasted sweet potato slices with feta, honey, and herbs make an elegant appetizer

# Ingredient List:

→ Sweet Potato Crostini Base

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

06 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 2 tbsp honey
08 - 1/4 cup roasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Herb Drizzle

09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1 tsp lemon zest
14 - 1 tsp lemon juice
15 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
16 - Pinch of salt and pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender. Let cool slightly.
04 - While sweet potatoes roast, whisk together parsley, basil, chives, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
05 - Arrange roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving platter. Top each with crumbled feta, drizzle with honey, and spoon herb drizzle over each piece.
06 - Sprinkle with roasted pecans or walnuts if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combination hits every craving at once
  • They look impressive but come together in under an hour
  • Your guests will never guess how simple they are to make
02 -
  • Sweet potatoes vary wildly in thickness, so start checking at 20 minutes
  • The herb drizzle tastes even better after sitting for 15 minutes
  • These are best assembled within 30 minutes of serving or the bases soften
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you want perfectly uniform rounds
  • Pat your sweet potato slices dry before seasoning for better browning

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